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How to Raise Startup Funding from Unlikely Angel Investors

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According to the Angel Capital Association: Angels (private money) invest in 55,000 startups each year versus 1,500 companies by VC (venture capital) funding. ” Yes, the JOBS Act (Jumpstart Our Business Startups) is exciting, and it will bring a lot more potential investors into the marketplace. Stock Option.

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New Investment Initiative from Launch NY

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Here it is: Launch NY is working to find more ways to engage the local investor community and connect them with our client startup companies. The investment will appear as one line item on the company’s capitalization table.

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Shorter Flights at Lower Heights: The Right Way To Angel Invest

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Aside from those who have always invested small amounts of cash in startups, more and more venture capitalists are making personal side deals, active entrepreneurs are investing in other entrepreneurs, seed funds are cropping up everywhere, and Angel List has emerged for the everyman. Looking for other startup fanatics? Everyone wins.

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On the Road to Recap:

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In February of last year, Fortune magazine writers Erin Griffith and Dan Primack declared 2015 “ The Age of the Unicorns ” noting — “Fortune counts more than 80 startups that have been valued at $1 billion or more by venture capitalists.” Next came Rolfe Winkler’s deep dive “ Highly Valued Startup Zenefits Runs Into Turbulence. ”

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